BAYOU EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP DRESSING
A dressing recipe from my FIL's collection. I haven't tried this one yet. Posting for safe keeping and cooler weather. Make the cornbread the night before, crumble it, and set it out to dry overnight.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Oven
Time 2h3m
Yield 14 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil (medium heat) in a large non-stick skillet.
- Add in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
- Add in the eggplant, stir to combine.
- Cover and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is tender; stir frequently.
- Add in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook/stir for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
- Put the shrimp mixture into a large mixing bowl; add in the crumbled cornbread and parsley.
- Gradually stir in the eggs and approximately 1 cup broth, until the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy.
- Season to with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer mixture to a buttered casserole dish; drizzle with 1/2 cup broth.
- Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes; uncover the last 15 minutes of cooking time if you want a crusty dressing.
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Shadrack Thuranira
s.thuranira@aol.comThanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new and exciting dishes to try.
Esther Oluchi Chukwu
esther_o@hotmail.co.ukI can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
Bikee Kumar
kumarb@yahoo.comThis dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly delicious.
Md rubel Rana
m79@gmail.comOverall, I thought the dish was good. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Paul Michael Mascho
p_mascho29@gmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I would rewrite it more clearly next time.
Teshu Bathika
b.t@aol.comThe eggplant was a bit overcooked. I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Fitzroy King
fitzroyking@gmail.comI thought the dish was a bit bland. I would add more seasonings next time.
Jadeen Elving
ejadeen73@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dressing didn't turn out right. The dish was still good, but it would have been better with a better dressing.
Bryan Aguilar
b-aguilar@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!
suraj shrestha
s.suraj@aol.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Felice Hutchison
hf@aol.comI'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing.
Shifa T
t-s@yahoo.comI added a bit of cayenne pepper to the dressing for a little extra spice. It was delicious!
Mbekezeli Manzini
mbekezeli.manzini@gmail.comThe dressing is what really makes this dish. It's tangy and flavorful, and it complements the eggplant and shrimp perfectly.
Taha janjua
j.t@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of eggplant and shrimp. It's a unique and delicious dish.
Tamisha Hollis
tamisha.h33@yahoo.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the instructions were clear.
NEW 027056
n.047@gmail.comI made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Hussain Sandhu
hussain_sandhu72@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit! The eggplant and shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy.